Excitingly, Todd Wolford, Executive Director of Downtown Wytheville, Inc. (DWI) in Wytheville, Virginia, an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, received the prestigious 2022 Mary Means Leadership Award during the Closing Plenary session of the 2022 Main Street Now Conference! This award recognizes outstanding leaders in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization, highlighting the critical role that leaders play in shaping the Main Street Movement.

“Main Street directors play a crucial role in the success of their programs. Since stepping into this role in 2016, Todd’s thoughtful, forward-thinking, and collaborative approach as a Main Street director has rapidly advanced the mission of Downtown Wytheville, Inc. And the results of his leadership can be seen throughout the entire community.” – Patrice Frey, President and CEO, Main Street America

All of us at Virginia Main Street (VMS) recognize Todd’s inspiring leadership style and transformational accomplishments, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for him! Congratulations on receiving this top honor!